Matt Grocoff

I love Venn diagrams, so I attempted to create a literary Venn to describe where we are.

Nuremberg established forever: “just following orders” is no defense for carrying out illegal actions.

If ICE or any federal agents enforce actions that have been ruled unconstitutional by courts—or obviously illegal on their face—they must be held personally accountable. Badges are no shield.

https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/why-we-should-abolish-daylight-saving-time

#EndDaylightSavingTime

More darkness in the morning and light in evening has detrimental impact on sleep and mental health.

Experts oppose misguided efforts for "permanent daylight savings"

Daylight savings time is bad for our health. Here’s what to do about it — BBC Science Focus Magazine How to adjust to losing an hour of sleep. March 08, 2025 It feels cruel, doesn’t it? Being forced to lose a precious hour of sleep. In the US, daylight saving time (DST) begins on March 9, 2025. At 2a...

Daylight savings time is bad for our health. End it now

There is wide consensus amongst experts in sleep medicine that living in permanent standard time would have advantages for our health.

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That was an archived post from Pre-musk Twitter when Tesla held promise as a climate solutions company. Migrated all my twitter archives to bluesky. Deleted post - it didn’t age well 🤣

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12 years on and we’re still racing to transition to renewable energy

Here’s my 2013 interview on WBEZ

These Michigan businesses and chefs are named as semifinalists for 2025 James Beard Awards The list of final nominees will be announced in April, followed by the James Beard Awards in Chicago in June.

Great to see Ji Hye Kim of Ann Arbor's Miss Kim nominated for "Best Chef: Great Lakes" by the James Beard Foundation. Ann Arbor’s Spencer has also been named a semifinalist once again for the James Beard Award for "Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program."

Single stair access removes burdensome regulations for building without sacrificing safety.

This simple rule change can add 10-20% more housing at low cost.

Floor plan efficiency can increase from 75%-95%

Thanks Rep Morgan for bipartisan leadership

You might want to Google me before you disparage me as the “Eco left”. I’m one of the leading advocates for the expansion of housing in density. Skyscraper buildings are not actually increasing density nationwide.

Our aging water and sewer infrastructure suffers from a systems design problem.

Our water systems are built to spec. But we chose the wrong specs. They are linear and fracture critical

@holz-bau.bsky.social and I met with Sen Jeff Irwin and @reprheingans.bsky.social

This is a magic policy tool that unlocks valuable living space. I honestly don’t think we can achieve sustainable, affordable housing without this change

@jasonmorganmi.bsky.social let’s get coffee!

Just like a forest, #gentledensity cities are not only the most beautiful, but they are also the most climate beneficial.

Funny how sustainability = beauty

We don't need Bladerunner cities to solve housing crisis.

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Why are most of my colleagues in NYC journalism interviewing only drivers about congestion pricing & not the NYers who have no option but to take the subways & buses to get to work? How about interviewing the folks who deal daily with subpar service in poor, far flung neighborhoods of the city?

YouTube video by The Passive House Network PHN Presents Building for People

Building for People with @holz-bau.bsky.social webinar on his new book is up on youtube!!

If you give a shit about the future of buildings and cities, then have a look (and buy the book!)

youtu.be/sn0ADl3YpHI

Germany hits 62.7% renewables in 2024 electricity mix, with solar contributing 14% The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems (Fraunhofer ISE) reports that Germany generated 72.2 TWh of solar in Germany in 2024, accounting for 14% of total electricity generation.

62.7% renewable energy mix in Germany!

Last one out of the fossil fuel pool is a rotten egg!!

www.pv-magazine.com/2025/01/03/g...

Looking specifically for those dedicated to only sustainable real estate. ie professionals dedicated only toward renewable energy, net zero, resilience, affordable housing, mobility, gentile density, materials health etc.

Any lists?

Anyone know of Bluesky lists for sustainable real estate and investing?

Follow me if interested!!

Buildings create 37% of greenhouse gases. Here's how to change that Many solutions exist to make our built world more sustainable, but the clock is ticking. Five areas must be prioritised to make progress in decarbonising real estate, Gregory Dewerpe writes.

Many solutions exist to make our built world more sustainable, but the clock is ticking. Five areas must be prioritised to make progress in decarbonising real estate, Gregory Dewerpe writes.
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YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live Dr. Katharine Hayhoe Teaches Us How to Talk to People Who Don’t Believe in Climate Change

WATCH: Big shout-out to climate scientist & excellent communicator @katharinehayhoe.com, my Starter Pack Partner today, on her fantastic job on @jimmykimmel.com explaining how to talk with your family and friends about the #ClimateCrisis. Great advice for ANY Subject! www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVjm...

NEW: Was wondering how you turn a Start Pack (like the one @katharinehayhoe.com and I launched yesterday connecting the dots between smarter city planning and climate action), and then @graocat.bsky.social went and made this one for us! Thanks! Share this with your friends. bsky.app/profile/did:...

Climate Science 101 Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe explains the basics of climate change for beginners and those in need of a refresher.

An excellent primer on climate science by Dr. Katharine Hayhoe (@katharinehayhoe.com):

Building 15-Minute Communities: A Leadership Guide Building 15-Minute Communities: A Leadership Guide shares promising insights and strategies for leveraging infrastructure investment and real estate development to create walkable, transit-oriented, s...

One of the more fun projects I worked on with was the 15-Minute Communities: A Leadership Guide. It shares insights and strategies for leveraging infrastructure investments and real estate development to create walkable, transit-oriented, sustainable, and complete communities.

Can mass timber revolutionize LA's construction industry? Dive into the sustainable future with LEVER Architecture's innovative project! 🌿🏢 #SustainableBuilding #RealEstate https://medium.com/@danielkaufmanrealestate/embracing-mass-timber-las-new-era-of-sustainable-building-5f7b5e0ecf1c Daniel Kaufman Real Estate Developer Los Angeles California architecture boston Massachusetts construction new York city new York nyc Brooklyn construction property management architecture dallas texas Orlando Florida Real estate development construction.

Can mass timber revolutionize LA's construction industry? Dive into the sustainable future with LEVER Architecture's innovative project! 🌿🏢 #SustainableBuilding #RealEstate https://medium.com/@danielkaufmanrealestate/embracing-mass-timber-las-new-era-of-sustainable-building-5f7b5e0ecf1c Daniel Kaufman Real Estate Developer Los Angeles California architecture boston Massachusetts construction new York city new York nyc Brooklyn construction property management architecture dallas texas Orlando Florida Real estate development construction Orlando Florida Miami Florida Construction Architecture property management new York city new York nyc.

Can mass timber revolutionize LA's construction industry? Dive into the sustainable future with LEVER Architecture's innovative project! 🌿🏢 #SustainableBuilding #RealEstate https://medium.com/@danielkaufmanrealestate/embracing-mass-timber-las-new-era-of-sustainable-building-5f7b5e0ecf1c Daniel Kaufman Real Estate Developer Los Angeles California architecture boston Massachusetts construction new York city new York nyc Brooklyn construction property management architecture dallas texas Orlando Florida Real estate development construction Orlando Florida Miami Florida Construction Architecture property management new York city new York.

Can mass timber revolutionize LA's construction industry? Dive into the sustainable future with LEVER Architecture's innovative project!

🌿🏢 #SustainableBuilding #RealEstate

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Is the future of urban agriculture vertical? Discover how urban vertical farming is turning city buildings into lush, sustainable farms. Read below for an insight into this real estate revolution!

Unconventional partnerships: The real estate developer’s innovation edge Global real estate developers can find enduring success through deep collaborations with nontraditional partners. Here’s how.

Unconventional partnerships: The real estate developer’s innovation edge

Developers have an obligation to decarbonize the real estate industry

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#RealEstateTech #PropTech #RealEstate #buildings #sustainable #decarbonization

HAIL TO THE VECTORS!!

As we say at @uofmichigan.bsky.social

How extreme car dependency is driving Americans to unhappiness — Guardian US A car is often essential in the US but while owning a vehicle is better than not for life satisfaction, a study has found, having to drive too much sends happiness plummeting

Apparently the Super Bowl car ads promising automotive bliss are untrue? Cars breed unhappiness.

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Lesson from Y2K: Unwavering action now can turn future crises into a joke!

#climatescience
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